NASA probe crashes into asteroid in planetary defense test
The 14,000-mph impact is designed to test whether a future threatening asteroid can be nudged off course.
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NASA spacecraft to crash into asteroid
A NASA spacecraft is set to crash into an asteroid Monday to test if it can change the object's course. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the DART mission and why it's happening now.
How to watch NASA spacecraft crash into asteroid at 15,000 mph
NASA scientists are gearing up for the world's first mission testing planetary defense — and they want you to watch.
Hurricane Ian prompts moon rocket roll back to hangar
The first Artemis program moonshot likely will be delayed to November.
NASA spacecraft is about to hit an asteroid "head-on" at 15,000 mph
The DART spacecraft is set to purposely crash into an asteroid — a test for a potential real threat far in the future.
Hurricane threat delays Artemis launch again
Faced with stormy weather ahead of Tropical Storm Ian, which is expected to become a hurricane, NASA managers ruled out a third attempt to launch the Artemis 1 moon rocket Tuesday.
Artemis moon launch delayed again as Tropical Storm Ian strengthens
NASA managers have ruled out a third attempt to launch the Artemis 1 moon rocket Tuesday.
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Possible hurricane poses threat to NASA's Artemis moon launch plans
NASA aims for Tuesday launch of oft-delayed Space Launch System rocket, but forecasters are 80% no-go.
Asteroid-smashing spacecraft is just days away from hitting its target
Monday will be a monumental day for the "history of humankind" as a high-speed spacecraft smashes into an asteroid at nearly 15,000 mph.
Webb telescope captures stunning new image of Neptune and its rings
Webb's unprecedented infrared imaging capabilities provide a new glimpse into the farthest planet from the sun.
NASA copes with hydrogen leak, fuels Artemis moon rocket in critical test
Engineers are reviewing test data to determine if NASA can press ahead toward a September 27 launch target.
NASA astronaut takes off on Russian rocket
Frank Rubio's Soyuz launch is NASA's first under an agreement that also calls for cosmonaut launches on SpaceX ferry ships.
Audio reveals what it sounds like when space rocks crash into Mars
It turns out it's more of a "bloop" than a "boom."
NASA preps for moon rocket fueling test Wednesday
Along with a leak-free fueling test, NASA needs Space Force clearance to press ahead for a third launch try September 27.
Mars rover reaches fertile terrain in search for clues about past life
The rover is collecting samples rich in the raw materials of life, but laboratory analysis on Earth will be needed to draw conclusions.
NASA eyes late September for next moon mission attempt
NASA is targeting two new dates for the possible launch of Artemis 1 -- Sept. 23 and Sept. 27. Technical problems, including a fuel leak, forced two previous attempts to be scrubbed.
NASA fixing moon rocket leaks while awaiting permission to launch
The Space Force Eastern Range is evaluating a waiver request from NASA to enable a third launch attempt by the end of the month.
Potentially habitable "super-Earth" discovered 100 light-years away
The "smallest and coolest stars in our solar neighborhood" could provide remarkable new information about the ability of a nearby exoplanet to sustain life.
NASA's Webb telescope captures thousands of young stars in Tarantula Nebula
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has revealed more details about how star are formed in the Tarantula Nebula.
Artemis rocket launch delayed for 2nd time
NASA's Space Launch System moon rocket, Artemis I, was grounded Saturday for the second time after engineers tried and failed to remotely stop a hydrogen leak. Mark Strassmann reports.
Hydrogen leak derails second attempt to launch NASA moon rocket
Another frustrating delay for NASA's star-crossed SLS moon rocket.
NASA calls off its Artemis 1 moon rocket launch due to hydrogen leak
NASA scrubbed its second attempt to launch its Artemis 1 test flight on a mission to send an unpiloted capsule on a 37-day trip around the moon and back.
NASA counts down to second Artemis attempt
NASA’s second attempt at launching the Artemis rocket is set to take place within hours. Artemis was supposed to launch on a test flight last week but a cooling problem and weather issues delayed it. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
NASA's Artemis 1 launch reset for Saturday
NASA will attempt to launch its Artemis 1 moon mission again on Saturday. The initial launch was scrubbed on Monday due to mechanical problems. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins Michael George with the latest on the countdown.
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